EMS/Paramedic Instructor

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks a temporary (two-term) full-time EMS Instructor for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters to teach classes in EMT/Paramedic program. This is an in-person position at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL that will include supervising clinical rotations. Starting 8/17/26 ahead of Fall Semester.

Description of Duties

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develops, secures, and maintains the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Education & Experience

Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education required-Bachelor’s degree in EMS, healthcare, education, or a related field is preferred (and would make candidate eligible to applyas Program Director).-Must hold a current Illinois healthcare license or certification appropriate to the instructional assignment (e.g., EMT, AdvancedEMT, Paramedic, Pre-hospital Registered Nurse, or other relevant healthcare credential) and remain in good standing with theIllinois Department of Public Health.-Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pre-hospital emergency medical services is required.-Must possess teaching or instructional experience sufficient to deliver course content, facilitate skills training, and evaluatestudent performance.-Must obtain Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) EMS Lead Instructor licensure within one (1) year of employment;completion of the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Level I Instructor Course may be used to meet eligibilityrequirements for Illinois EMS Lead Instructor licensure.-Must possess effective oral English proficiency sufficient for classroom instruction and student interaction.

Supplemental Information

This position is open until filled with the review of applications beginning immediately with a start date of August 2026
Full-time faculty have a base contract of 9 months and are paid over 12 months per year. Base load is based on 30
equated hours per academic year. Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Documents that you are not able to attach yourself can be emailed to [email protected].
Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package. Please be sure to look at the Benefits tab of this job
posting.
Note: Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

Core Benefits

Medical

Prescription Drug Plan

Mail Order Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Professional Development

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal Days

Retirement Pension Plans

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term (16 weeks), may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.